Dualit Caterers Contact Grill 96001 | Cast Iron Panini Grill
Product Description
The Dualit 96001 is a cast iron contact grill designed for consistent, high-volume use across breakfast, lunch and dinner service. It uses a ribbed top plate and a smooth base...
Specifications
- Colour
- Silver
- Dimensions
- 190(H) x 425(W) x 380(D)mm
- Dimension area
- 340 x 230
- Material
- Stainless Steel & Cast Iron
Downloads
Product Description
The Dualit 96001 is a cast iron contact grill designed for consistent, high-volume use across breakfast, lunch and dinner service. It uses a ribbed top plate and a smooth base plate, which makes it practical across a range of menu items — from paninis and toasted sandwiches to chicken breasts and bacon. Cast iron retains heat well, meaning the plates recover quickly between uses rather than dropping noticeably in temperature mid-service.
In a busy kitchen environment, thermostatically controlled heat across the full 50–300°C range gives operators meaningful control over how aggressively food is cooked. The neon indicator removes guesswork, letting staff know when the grill is genuinely up to temperature before placing food on the plates. At 2.2kW, it's practical for countertop use in cafés, bistros, hotel kitchens and smaller restaurants where a contact grill forms part of a broader cooking setup rather than being the primary production workhorse.
From an operational standpoint, several practical details stand out:
- Cast iron plates offer reliable heat retention and consistent plate-to-plate contact
- Removable drip tray simplifies end-of-service cleaning and grease management
- Included cleaning brush helps clear residue from the ribbed plate without damage
- Stainless steel housing is straightforward to wipe down and holds up to kitchen conditions
- Replaceable parts mean the unit can be serviced and kept running rather than replaced outright
Installation is straightforward — this is a plug-in countertop unit requiring a suitable 13A socket and adequate clearance around the unit for ventilation and safe operation. At 20kg, it's stable in use but manageable to move for cleaning. It is not designed for continuous high-throughput production; operators running very high volumes or requiring dual independent temperature zones may want to consider a heavier-duty model.
The 96001 is well suited to cafés, sandwich bars, hotel breakfast operations and similar sites where a reliable, easy-to-maintain contact grill is needed for daily service without the complexity of a larger unit. If you're unsure whether it's the right fit for your volume or setup, the team is happy to talk it through before you commit.
Key Features
- Ribbed top and smooth base cast iron plates for versatile grilling
- Thermostatically controlled heat range from 50°C to 300°C
- 2.2kW element with cast iron heat retention for plate recovery
- Permanent isolator and neon ready-indicator for safe operation
- Replaceable parts design supports long-term servicing and maintenance
Operational Benefits
- Consistent plate temperature reduces uneven cooking during busy service
- Neon indicator ensures staff load food only when grill is ready
- Removable drip tray keeps service running cleanly with minimal interruption
- Plug-in countertop installation suits kitchens without dedicated equipment circuits
- Replaceable components reduce long-term replacement costs for operators
Specifications
- Colour
- Silver
- Dimensions
- 190(H) x 425(W) x 380(D)mm
- Dimension area
- 340 x 230
- Material
- Stainless Steel & Cast Iron
- Power
- 2.2kW
- Temperature range
- 50°C to 300°C
- Warranty
- 1 Year
- Weight
- 20kg
Downloads
Frequently Asked Questions
- The 96001 handles steady service well in cafés and bistros, but it is a single-zone contact grill rather than a high-throughput production unit. For kitchens turning out large volumes of paninis or grilled items continuously through a busy lunch period, a heavier-duty model with greater plate area or dual independent zones may be a more reliable long-term choice.
- The 96001 is a plug-in countertop unit running from a standard 13A socket, so there are no special electrical requirements beyond a suitable outlet in the right location. You'll need adequate clearance around the unit for heat dissipation and safe use. It does not require extraction in the same way a solid-fuel or gas appliance would, though good general kitchen ventilation is always advisable.
- The cast iron plates require a little more care than non-stick surfaces — the included brush is the right tool for clearing residue from the ribbed plate while it is still warm. The removable drip tray handles grease collection and can be cleaned separately. Because the unit is built with replaceable parts, elements or plates can be swapped out if they wear rather than requiring a full replacement, which keeps ongoing maintenance costs reasonable.